Seasonal Warehouse Associate

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

What does a role in Warehouse Operations look like? 

• Follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all team members 

• Attend safety trainings to learn how to work safely in a fast-paced warehouse environment 

• Pack, load, and ship items to stores and guests 

• Ensure accurate processing of merchandise to our stores and guests 

• Work safely, quickly and efficiently to handle freight and move inventory throughout the warehouse 

• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area 

• Report to work on time and complete job tasks as assigned accurately and on time 

• Engage in problem solving to support continuous improvement 

• Maintains positive and respectful attitude while working independently and in a team environment 

 
Please note job duties may change at any time due to business needs.   

Based on business needs and requirements for a role within Warehouse Operations, you will be considered for the role of Warehouse Worker or Warehouse Associate based on your responses to the questionnaire and assessment you’ll complete during the application process. Requirements associated for each of these roles are outlined below. Additional details on the specific job duties for each of these roles are provided via links at the bottom of this page. 

Job requirements for both Warehouse Worker & Warehouse Associate: 

• Able to lift and carry merchandise weighing 35-50 lbs. frequently throughout a shift  
• Able to lift and carry merchandise weighing up to 60 lbs. occasionally throughout a shift 
• Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts   
• Maintain positive and respectful attitude while working independently and in a team environment 
• Able to accurately use basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction) 
• Able to accurately read labels, tickets, and other product documentation  
• Able to operate computer systems or handheld devices with minimal direction after receiving training 
• Good written and oral communication skills 
• Must be able to understand, speak, and read English with sufficient proficiency to follow safety and other policies, trainings, and instructions
• Able to be trained to operate hand truck equipment (including but not limited to a pallet jack, hand truck, etc.)

Additional Job Requirements: 

Warehouse Worker only: 

• Able to be trained on and operate all powered equipment safely (including but not limited to Pallet Rider, Scissor Lift, Sit Down & Standup Forklift), and work at heights of up to 40ft where applicable
• Work at a height of up to 40 ft on a mezzanine (where applicable)   

Food Distribution Center only: 

• Able to work in various temperature-controlled environments including refrigerator and freezer for majority of shift

Target team members may qualify to enroll in a comprehensive benefits package, subject to terms and conditions of the respective plans and employment eligibility. Target team members are also eligible for the 10% Target discount, plus an additional 20% off a selection of wellness products such as fruits and veggies, healthy food, active wear and tobacco cessation products. 

 
About us: 

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.  Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It’s how we care, grow, and win together.   
 
Target Global Supply Chain and Logistics is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how we get the right products to our guests faster than before, so that no matter how guests shop—in stores or on Target.com—we deliver the convenience and immediate gratification they deserve.  
 
A role in a Supply Chain Facility means being on the front lines of getting products to our guests and stores as quickly as possible to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests. There’s so much good work being done, from Operations, where process and problem-solving drive our results, to Quality Management, which ensures the right products get to the right places on time. We are always striving to support our team to create an ever-evolving business.